To make a long story short...

Meaning

Used to summarize a lengthy explanation or narrative briefly.

Examples

• John: Tell me about your trip!
• Alice: <b>To make a long story short...</b> I got lost, missed my flight, and arrived three days late.
• John: Oh no! What happened?
• Alice: Well, <b>To make a long story short...</b> a series of unfortunate events led to a very chaotic journey.